Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
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Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Kracher penstemon
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Blue Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.